Now it's time to plan for the future growth of the Brightside Youth Hub. We're bringing together key stakeholders including youth, caregivers, service providers, local leaders, politicians, donors and funders, & community partners to develop a plan for the future of the Hub.

Modelled after Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario, Brightside Youth Hub was established in July of 2022 as an initial step towards a solution to better meet the needs of youth between the ages of 12 and 25 in Oxford County. Now it's time to plan for the future growth of the Hub.

Under the leadership and collaboration of the Children’s Aid Society of Oxford, CMHA Thames Valley, Oxford County Community Health Center, Community Employment Services, Wellkin Child & Youth Mental Wellness, Woodstock Hospital, as well as Parent and Youth Advisors, Brightside Youth Hub currently offers a variety of services each week, including: Skills & Wellbeing Activities, Community & Social Supports, and Clinical Services.

Community Forum Goals

• Bring together key stakeholders, including youth, caregivers, service providers, local leaders, politicians, donors and funders, and community partners.

• Further identify the current needs of youth throughout the Oxford community.

• Learn more about Youth Wellness Hubs of Ontario.

• Share information about Brightside Youth Hub.

• Gather input to develop a plan for the future of Brightside Youth Hub.